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Robert Redford’s Many Types of Heroes

The Outlaw, the Romantic, the Survivor: From the Sundance Kid to his final role, he showed different ways to be

John McQueen, Who Made Art Out of Burrs, Bark and Vines, Is Dead at 82

A pioneer of contemporary basketry, he used plant material from his backyard to create ingenious forms that blurred the line

Highlights From the 2025 Emmy Awards: ‘The Pitt’ Wins Best Drama, ‘The Studio’ Best Comedy

“Adolescence” won best limited series and three acting awards, and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” which was canceled by

Sotheby’s Lands a Leonard Lauder Art Collection Worth More Than $400 Million

The collector’s trove of 55 works, including Klimt, Matisse and Munch, will be auctioned in November.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Emmy Awards

It was a great night for new series, first-time winners and a late-night show canceled by the ceremony’s broadcaster. The

In Jeffrey Gibson’s Sculptures, Child’s Play and Indigenous Truths

On the Met’s facade, a Native artist honors parkland animals and engages his widest audience yet.

What to Expect at the 2025 Emmy Awards

The Apple TV+ series “Severance” and the HBO Max medical show “The Pitt” are in a tight race for best

Paramount Criticizes Celebrity-Endorsed Israeli Film Boycott

The film studio, which some say has turned rightward under its new owner, said it disagreed with thousands of Hollywood

Emmys 2025: How to Watch, Time and Streaming

The show, airing on CBS, is being hosted by the comedian Nate Bargatze.

The Road to the Emmys

Katherine LaNasa received her first Emmy nomination, for “The Pitt,” after a long star-crossed career. “I love acting, but also I’m

9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

June Wilkinson, Pinup Star and Screen Siren, Is Dead at 85

Christened “the Bosom” by Playboy magazine, she rode her voluptuous figure to fame and became known as “the most photographed

Late Night Teases Trump Over His Night Out in D.C.

“There are hundreds of troops on the street and somehow they let a 34-time convicted felon just waltz into a

12 Video Games to Play This Fall: Borderlands 4, Pokémon Legends and More

There are sequels aplenty, including new Ninja Gaiden and Battlefield games, but also a fresh look at mountain climbing.

Kimmel Calls Epstein’s ‘Birthday Book’ a ‘Gift That Keeps on Giving’

President Trump’s administration denied that he’d signed a lewd tribute to Jeffrey Epstein, but Jimmy Kimmel isn’t convinced.

Barnett Shepherd, Champion of Staten Island’s Heritage, Dies at 87

A longtime resident, he devoted his career to Historic Richmond Town and Sailors’ Snug Harbor, two of the borough’s most

Sotheby’s Strikes Alliance With Ascendant Art Fair

Sotheby’s will host Independent 20th Century at the Breuer building in Manhattan in 2026, positioning the company as “more than

Christoph von Dohnanyi, Conductor With a World of Admirers, Dies at 95

Known for his long tenure at the podium of the acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra, he was sought after as a guest

Memorable Moments of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards: Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga and More

Mariah Carey and Busta Rhymes were honored for the first time, Lady Gaga crossed town and Doja Cat took it

American Pilot Ethan Guo Is Released After Being Stuck Off Antarctica

Ethan Guo said that he had been effectively stranded at a Chilean military base on King George Island since June

Mark Volman, Singer of ‘Happy Together’ and Other Hits, Dies at 78

In the 1960s, he and his fellow singer Howard Kaylan embodied the feel-good sound of the Turtles. The two later

Tom Shipley, Whose Ode to Weed Reached the Top 10, Dies at 84

With their “One Toke Over the Line,” he and Michael Brewer saw a musical in-joke turn into a timeless cultural

Hassan Ouakrim, Who Brought Moroccan Dance to the U.S., Dies

A director and choreographer, he introduced Berber dances and music to New York’s downtown theater scene. He also staged elaborate

Art Seitz, Whose Camera Caught Tennis Greats On and Off the Court, Dies at 82

Over a 50-year career as a photographer he built friendships with rising stars and captured many of them in their

Daunted by the Sprawling Armory Show? Try These 13 Certified Winners.

With its crowd-pleasers and safe bets, this big trade show tones it down for an uncertain art market. Our critics

‘Riefenstahl’ Review: Hitler’s Favorite Filmmaker Revisited

This cleareyed documentary looks at how Leni Riefenstahl, the director of the Nazi propaganda film “Triumph of the Will,” tirelessly

Patrick Hemingway, Ernest’s Devoted Second Son, Is Dead at 97

Inspired by his parents’ travels, he spent much of his life in Africa and helped complete his father’s safari memoir.

‘The Paper’ Review: I Have Good News and I Have Bad News

The team from “The Office” has a new comedy of decline, but it still needs to figure out what its

Graham Greene, Indigenous Canadian Actor Known for ‘Dances With Wolves,’ Dies at 73

An Indigenous Canadian, he appeared in several other Hollywood blockbusters and remained active in film, theater and television.

Gérard Depardieu Is Ordered to Stand Trial Over Rape Accusations

The actress Charlotte Arnould has accused the French movie icon of raping her twice in 2018 at his home in

Zdena Salivarova, Who Kept Banned Czech Literature Alive, Dies at 91

In exile in Canada, she and her husband, the novelist Josef Skvorecky, published books that had been outlawed by the

Why the Graffiti Artist Fonki Finds Inspiration in Angkorian Sculpture

Fonki, the tag name of a graffiti artist in Phnom Penh, was once a teenager in Montreal with a restless

In Venice, Emma Stone and Jacob Elordi Make Bald Bids for Oscar

Since transformation is a crucial element of award-contending performances, the magnitude of their makeovers should not be underestimated.

Frieze House Seoul Gives Art Fair a Permanent Presence

The new space will extend Frieze Seoul’s presence beyond a few days a year. “People want to engage with the

Frank Price, Hollywood Studio Chief Several Times Over, Dies at 95

He ran Universal’s television and movie businesses and had two stints at Columbia. Running a studio, he said, was “sort

Rodion Shchedrin, Composer Who Captured Russia’s Soul, Dies at 92

He drew on Russian literature for his stage works and was an eager experimenter, inspired by folk tales, religious mysticism

As Frieze Seoul Opens, Art is Everywhere in South Korea

With international galleries opening local outposts and a Centre Pompidou branch coming soon, Seoul continues to build its reputation as

‘Thursday Murder Club’ Review: A Whodunit With Helen Mirren

The ever charming actress, plus Ben Kingsley and Pierce Brosnan, solve cold cases from a retirement home. What, did you

Joan Mellen, Whose Bobby Knight Biography Sparked Debate, Dies at 83

Some sportswriters accused her of “deifying” Indiana’s irascible basketball coach. A professor of English, she also wrote about Marilyn Monroe

‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Isn’t the Bruce Springsteen Biopic We Expected

Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong, the stars of “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” and the director Scott Cooper on

Nic and Olandria on What the ‘Love Island’ Cameras Missed

The couple kept fans guessing on their romance this season.

Spike Lee’s ‘Come Hell and High Water’ Shows Katrina’s Lingering Damage

Twenty years after the hurricane, the producer and showrunner Alisa Payne discussed the new Netflix documentary series in an interview.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Engaged, Singer Announces

The news was announced on Instagram: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”

5 Takeaways From the ‘Love Island U.S.A.’ Season 7 Reunion

After a messy season that had viewers rapt, the cast addressed relationship statuses, online rumors and whether apologies were coming.

Kennedy Center’s New Dance Director Criticized ‘Woke’ Ballet Culture

Stephen Nakagawa, a former dancer with the Washington Ballet, wrote a letter to the leader of the arts center complaining

Kneecap Cancels U.S. Tour, Calling Terrorism Charge a ‘Witch Hunt’

One member of the Northern Irish rap group, which is known for its anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian views, is accused of

‘Seven Scenes’ Review: Push-Pull Pieces Lacking Connective Tissue

A tempestuous new work by the choreographers Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber debuts at Little Island.

Starling Lawrence, Editor Who Uncovered Best Sellers, Dies at 82

He discovered and nurtured Michael Lewis, Sebastian Junger and many other authors. He had, Mr. Lewis said, “the storytelling equivalent

The Menendez Brothers’ Momentum Built for Years. It Was Dashed in 2 Days.

Young people energized a push for redemption — and the release of Lyle and Erik. Parole commissioners took a different

As Trump Targets the Smithsonian, Museums Across the U.S. Feel a Chill

Some museums are changing or canceling exhibits, especially those that involve artworks that engage with gender, sexuality and race.

Chris Doyle, Artist Who Brought the Inanimate to Life, Dies at 66

He used animation and other media to create worlds inhabited by anthropomorphic machines and industrious creatures. One curator described his

Greg Iles, Novelist Who Wrote About Race in Mississippi, Dies at 65

In his best-selling books, notably the “Natchez Burning” trilogy, he addressed what one reviewer called “the pervasive impact of past

White House Lists Smithsonian Exhibits It Finds Objectionable

The Trump administration highlighted material dealing with topics like sexuality, slavery and immigration.

Rodrigo Moya, Who Photographed a Changing Latin America, Dies at 91

He documented poverty and protest in the 1950s and ’60s, and he created indelible images of Che Guevara and Gabriel

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle to Star in Broadway ‘Proof’ Revival

The play, by David Auburn, won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2001.

Who’s Involved in Trump’s Overhaul of the Smithsonian, the Kennedy Center and Other Cultural Orgs?

These five people are among those leading the president’s efforts to put his stamp on national cultural institutions, buildings and

‘Alien: Earth’ Season 1, Episode 3 Recap: Weird Science

A lot of folks, human and otherwise, seem very interested in getting their hands on the newly crash-landed alien specimens.

The Sega Dreamcast Was the ‘What if?’ Console

With its novelty controllers, internet connection and audacious games, the Dreamcast briefly held the spotlight 25 years ago.

Review: Jeff Ross’s ‘Take a Banana for the Ride’

With mortality on his mind, the insult comic comes to Broadway in a gentle, tough-guy solo show.

Anticipating Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

The singer’s 12th album is being teased as a pivot back to pop bangers. On Popcast, we break down why

Ronnie Rondell, Stuntman Set on Fire for Pink Floyd Cover, Dies at 88

He was also known for his performances in “Twister” and “The Matrix Reloaded,” and came from a family of stunt

Penn & Teller’s Secret to a 50-Year Partnership

As their magic act hits 50 years, they’re bigger than ever. They say their secret is not to socialize. But

Overlooked No More: Molly Drake, a Maternal Musical Force Behind Nick Drake’s Sound

She was a poet, singer, composer and pianist whose melancholic home recordings from the 1950s hit on universal themes of

How BigXthaPlug Went From Solitary Confinement to Nashville’s Favorite Rapper

The Dallas M.C. announced a country album on a whim. Luke Combs, Shaboozey and Ella Langley took him seriously.

Doris Lockhart Saatchi, 88, Critic and Collector of Cutting-Edge Art, Dies

With her husband, Charles Saatchi, she assembled one of the world’s top collections of contemporary art, featuring works by Andy

These Artists Want You to Stop and Smell the Waste

In a cleareyed show at MoMA PS1 in Queens, artists wrestle with the refuse of consumer society. They’re not just

‘And Just Like That …’ Series Finale Recap: My Everything

The “Sex and the City” revival ended on an empowering but bittersweet note for Carrie and the crew … and

Taylor Swift, on Travis Kelce Podcast, Says She Ignores Internet Noise

She doesn’t.

At the Kennedy Center, Trump Puts His Pop Culture Obsession on Display

President Trump held forth about the nature of show business and his own tortured relationship with celebrity.

Q&A: How Role Model Gets Celebrities Like Kate Hudson to Play Sally

A group of big-name stars have joined the singer-songwriter Role Model as he performs “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out”

‘Alien: Earth’ Episodes 1 and 2 Recap: Gross Encounters

Noah Hawley’s new expansion to the “Alien” franchise introduces a host of new characters and concepts — and some disgusting

Filming in Thailand, ‘Alien: Earth’ Imagines a Wetter, Hotter Planet

The new FX series went to Thailand to film a story that takes place in a hotter, wetter, more ominous

Christophe de Menil, Art Patron and Designer, Is Dead at 92

A Parisian-born oil heiress, she collected art and supported major artists, designed costumes and moved in rarefied social and cultural

For Lupita and Junior Nyong’o, ‘Twelfth Night’ Is Child’s Play, Revisited

The siblings “really enjoyed make-believe” as kids. Now they are playing Shakespeare under the stars at the newly reopened Delacorte

California’s ‘Souldies’ Scene Puts a Fresh Spin on a Beloved Sound

For decades, a soft-touch style of soul music has found a strong Chicano and Latino audience in Southern California. A

Linda Hodes, Dancer Who Championed Martha Graham’s Vision, Dies at 94

Her connection to the great modern dancer lasted a lifetime, from studying with her as a child to leading the

The Comedian Robby Hoffman Steals Scenes in ‘Hacks’ and ‘Dying for Sex’

Robby Hoffman, who made her way from a Hasidic community in Brooklyn all the way to Hollywood, has stood out

After a Young Arts Patron’s Donation Did Not Clear, He Was Found Dead

Shortly before Matthew Christopher Pietras’s body was discovered, the Metropolitan Opera had been told that the $10 million he had

‘Outlander’: Matthew B. Roberts Loves a Love Story

The showrunner behind the swoony Starz series and its new prequel discusses romance as a viable TV genre, and why

What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in August

This week in Newly Reviewed, Jillian Steinhauer covers Agnieszka Kurant’s unnerving technology, a group show that nods to history, and

English-Language Stand-Up Is Taking Off in Europe. No Joke.

These comics have to navigate culture clashes and social stereotypes. They key, they say, is to make fun of your

Eddie Palmieri, Latin Music’s Dynamic Innovator, Dies at 88

He roped salsa into conversation with jazz, rock, funk and even modern classical music. “A new world music,” one critic

5 Memorable Moments From the Las Culturistas Culture Awards

The absurd event, created and hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, featured countless jokes, ridiculous outfits and just a

Edinburgh Fringe in Photos: The Streets Are Alive

Thousands of performers were hawking their shows on the first weekend of the Scottish arts extravaganza.

Upstaged by Raccoons? The Joys of Playing Shakespeare in Central Park.

‘You realize you’re being upstaged by an animal that’s completely unpredictable’: As the Delacorte Theater reopens, actors and others recall

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Is Denied Bail, and Will Remain Jailed Until Sentencing

The music mogul, who was convicted in July of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, had asked to

‘Victim-3’ in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Indictment Argues for His Release From Jail

Once part of the government’s case against the music mogul, a former girlfriend wrote to a judge in support of

Loni Anderson, Star of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ Dies at 79

Known for her platinum blond hair, she earned Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for her role. Her divorce from Burt

Superman’s Earthly Birthplace? It’s Cleveland, and It’s Embracing Its Hero.

A monument featuring Superman and finally honoring his creators and the model for Lois Lane will go on display this

Production Manager Is Killed in Accident at Jacob’s Pillow, Authorities Say

Jacob’s Pillow canceled weekend programming as staff members grieved the death of Kat Sirico, who was moving staging platforms that

Tony Hale Cheers Himself Up With ‘Veep’ Blooper Reels

“I watch show bloopers more than I watch shows,” the actor said. “There’s a freedom that is so full of

Flaco Jiménez, Grammy-Winning Master of the Tex-Mex Accordion, Dies at 86

Fusing traditional Tejano sounds with blues, rock and country, he recorded with Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones and Ry Cooder.

Robert Wilson, Provocative Playwright of ‘Einstein on the Beach,’ Is Dead at 83

He upended theatrical norms with his own stunningly visualized works and his collaborations with a wide range of artists, from

Art Spiegelman, John Waters and Other Banned Artists on How Censorship Changed Them

Nine artists on how American censorship changed their work and their lives.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Lawyers Ask Judge to Vacate Jury’s Verdict or Retry Him

In a 62-page motion, the music mogul’s legal team argued that his conviction under the Mann Act — which bars

Love Jack Kerouac? Read These Great American Road Trip Books Next.

Come along for the ride as our three critics back-seat drive their way through America. (Rest stops provided.)

Ozzy Osbourne’s Coffin Will Be Taken Through His Hometown’s Streets Before Funeral

A cortege took the singer’s coffin through the streets of his hometown, Birmingham, England, on Wednesday.

Space Out With 11 Far-Out Songs

Muse about the universe to a playlist stocked with Björk, Sufjan Stevens, Frank Sinatra and more.

Booker Prize Nominees Include Novels by Kiran Desai, Katie Kitamura and Susan Choi

The 13 titles nominated for the prestigious British literary award also include books by David Szalay, Maria Reva and Claire

John Saladino, ‘Sensualist’ Designer With a Love of Ruins, Dies at 86

A renowned interior designer, he created instantly recognizable rooms using lush fabrics, oversize antiques and imperfectly plastered walls that convey

The Southwest City That Turned Itself Into an Essential Art Outpost

At Site Santa Fe, 71 artists were inspired by Southwestern figures, from healers and novelists to Navajo code talkers. Here’s

Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97

A mathematician by training, he acquired a devoted following with songs that set sardonic lyrics to music that was often

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Breaks a Box Office Curse

The movie, the fifth effort to adapt the comic characters for the big screen, was expected to collect about $220

He Read (at Least) 3,599 Books in His Lifetime. Now Anyone Can See His List.

After Dan Pelzer died this month at 92, his children uploaded the handwritten reading list to what-dan-read.com, hoping to inspire

2 Novels for Double Lives

An unhappy housewife; an underground radical.

Gary Smith, TV Producer Who Put a Spotlight on Stars, Dies at 90

A multiple Emmy winner, he helped create sophisticated shows for the likes of Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ben

Chuck Mangione, Jazz Musician Known for ‘Feels So Good,’ Dies at 84

In his signature fedora, he gained wide popularity and 14 Grammy nominations, winning the award twice, while scaling Billboard’s charts

Hulk Hogan’s Villain Turn Changed Pro Wrestling

Hulk Hogan cultivated an image as an all-American hero. But one night in 1996, he decided to stick it to

‘Il Dono’ Review: Slow Living

A new restoration of a 2003 Italian docudrama by Michelangelo Frammartino captures the beauty and tragedy of rural life in

Sarah Morlok Cotton, Quadruplet Who Knew Fame and Suffering, Dies at 95

She was the last of four sisters who became a Depression-era sensation, performing onstage. Offstage, they endured abuse and were

Rose Ayling-Ellis Has a Message She Wants You to Hear

Rose Ayling-Ellis, who stars in the TV crime drama “Code of Silence,” wants the world to understand that deaf people

Ozzy Osbourne’s Style Influenced Heavy Metal for Decades

Osbourne and Black Sabbath pioneered a horror-inspired heavy metal look that was an alternative to the colorful tie-dye of the

‘Sunday Best’ Review: Ed Sullivan’s Really Big Impact

Sacha Jenkins’s documentary, about the variety show trailblazer and his commitment to Black performers in the Civil Rights era, will

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ Dead at 54 After Drowning

Mr. Warner, who played the only son of Bill Cosby’s character on the beloved 1980s sitcom, drowned in Costa Rica.

Italy Cancels Valery Gergiev’s Festival Appearance

Some lawmakers in Italy had argued that Valery Gergiev’s planned appearance sent the wrong message as Europe strives to remain

John Conklin, Who Created Fantastical Opera Sets, Dies at 88

Realizing a childhood dream, he created scenery that was highly conceptual yet playful for the Glimmerglass Festival, New York City

Renée Fleming, Star Soprano, Tries Out the Director’s Chair

Fleming is making her directorial debut in Colorado working with young artists on Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte,” an opera in

Peter Phillips, Who Was at the British Pop Art Frontier, Dies at 86

Known as the tough guy in a scene that produced David Hockney and others, he filled his paintings with gleaming

2 Books for Birthday Introspection

A novel of adolescent friendship; a brooding celebrity memoir.

Alt Comedy Is Dead. Long Live Alt Comedy!

The term has fallen out of fashion, but the experimental spirit of the genre lives on in the refreshingly off-kilter

How Superman Handles a Lois Lane Interview

James Gunn, the screenwriter and director of “Superman,” narrates a sequence featuring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan.

2025 Emmy Nominations: ‘Severance’ and ‘The Penguin’ Lead the Pack

The nominees were announced Tuesday morning at the Television Academy’s Los Angeles headquarters.

‘The Gospel at Colonus’ Review: Singing Hallelujah on the Hudson

In an open-air revival on Little Island in Manhattan, Lee Breuer and Bob Telson’s musically sumptuous play follows Oedipus at

More Woody Guthrie Songs? Yes, From a Trove of Homemade Recordings.

A new, intimate album will include 13 previously unheard songs and a rewrite of “This Land Is Your Land.”

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ Plus 6 Things to Watch on TV This Week

The Prime Video show returns with its third and final season — and maybe an answer for Lola’s love triangle.

Move Over, Mario. This Cow Is Nintendo’s New Star.

Charmed by the introduction of a cow racer for the new Mario Kart World game, fans have made her the

Bill Dilworth, Caretaker of ‘The New York Earth Room,’ Is Dead at 70

For decades, he tended a SoHo loft filled with dirt, made by the conceptual artist Walter De Maria. People made

‘The Gilded Age’ Enriches Its Portrait of Black High Society

Phylicia Rashad has joined the cast as an aristocratic matriarch. In an interview, she, Audra McDonald and Denée Benton discuss

Dave ‘Baby’ Cortez, Hitmaker Who Seemed to Vanish, Is Dead at 83

His “The Happy Organ” reached No. 1 in 1959, but his pop stardom was short-lived, and his death in 2022,

James Carter Cathcart, Voice Behind Memorable ‘Pokémon’ Characters, Dies at 71

He was known for playing Professor Oak and Meowth in the long-running franchise. He also made appearances in other popular

Ronny Chieng Ponders Iran’s Threat to Kill a Sunbathing Trump

“The Daily Show” host called the threat from an Iranian official “an attack on all of America, because now we

Jane Lazarre, Who Wrote About Motherhood and Race, Dies at 81

With books like “The Mother Knot” and “Beyond the Whiteness of Whiteness,” she challenged liberal orthodoxies about feminism and the

Late Night Is All Over Grok’s Antisemitic Posts

“Do you know how racist and antisemitic you have to be for Elon Musk to step in?” Anthony Anderson, sitting

‘Ne Zha 2,’ Blockbuster Chinese Animated Film, Will Get English Version

The English-language version will feature the voice of Michelle Yeoh and be released in the United States in August.

Sandra Neels, Eminent in Modern Dance for 60 Years, Dies at 85

She was a leading dancer for Merce Cunningham, a prolific choreographer and an admired teacher.

Listening Back to When Janet Jackson was for lovers

Hear six sensual songs by the pop great.

The Curious Animals of Amsterdam’s Art Zoo

A new museum in a 17th-century canal house brings together fantastical taxidermy and natural history objects in an eclectic and

As Avignon Festival Turns to Dance, It Trips Up Some Onlookers

The festival opener “Nôt,” from Marlene Monteiro Freitas, drew both boos and applause. Elsewhere, for Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, the

‘Too Much,’ Plus 7 Things on TV this Week

Lena Dunham’s new rom-com comes to Netflix, and two reality shows air.

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Play Final Shows in Birmingham, England

Heavy metal fans crossed continents to converge on Birmingham, England, and throw devil horns in honor of the Prince of

Ozzy Osbourne Plays His ‘Final Song’ With Black Sabbath

The metal luminary, 76, took the stage with his original bandmates at a farewell festival in his Birmingham, England, hometown

Paul Libin, an Enduring Force on and Off Broadway, Dies at 94

He staged a noted revival of “The Crucible” in a Manhattan hotel ballroom in 1958, ran Circle in the Square

Jim Shooter, Editor Who ‘Saved the Comics Industry,’ Dies at 73

He brought order and profits to Marvel in the 1980s and helped establish the genre as a popular-culture tent pole

Oasis Starts Its World Tour With Cardiff Concert

Liam and Noel Gallagher seem ready to put aside their brotherly rivalry and play the first date of their band’s

Michael Madsen, Actor Known for ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill,’ Dies at 67

He had the air of a timeless Hollywood heavy in movies like “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill.” “I’m a bit

Sydney Jo Robinson’s ‘The Group Chat’ TikTok Series Returns for Season 3

Sydney Jo Robinson created the wildly popular TikTok series in March. As she gets ready to release Season 3, it

100 Years After His Death, Will We Ever Understand Satie?

A century after the composer’s death, he is ubiquitous on relaxation playlists. Those just scratch the surface of a stranger,

Live Updates: Sean Combs Acquitted of Sex Trafficking but Found Guilty on Lesser Charges

The music mogul celebrated after being found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. He was convicted of transporting

Neil Sedaka Executed One of Pop’s Great Comebacks. Now, He Just Plays.

At 86, the singer and songwriter is seeing his albums reissued as he occasionally takes the stage to celebrate his

Henry Taylor’s Mentor Was the Art World’s Bruce Lee

The encouraging kicks of a star teacher (James Jarvaise) and his star pupil (Henry Taylor) are on view at Hauser

How Lisa Laurén’s Artsy Childhood Inspires Her Sought-After Animal Heads

A sought-after textile artist applies a can-do spirit from her artsy childhood in a Swedish commune to creating animal costume

Date Everything! From the Comfort of Your Anthropomorphic Home

FBC: Firebreak, a co-op shooter by the studio behind Control, underwhelms in every way. Rooftops & Alleys celebrates parkour with

‘Tour de France: Unchained,’ Plus 9 Things to Watch on TV this Week

Netflix airs the documentary series on the bike race and various networks release shark stories.

She Thought Lady Gaga Bought Her Art. Then Things Got Strange.

The artist Emma Webster was excited when it appeared the pop star wanted to buy one of her artworks. But

Audience Report: Celebrating 50 Years of ‘Jaws’ on Martha’s Vineyard

The anniversary festivities included V.I.P. meet-and-greets, book signings, film screenings and lectures about sharks. But for many, the real draw

LACMA Opens the Doors to Its New Building

The museum invited the public for a preview of its new David Geffen Galleries spanning Wilshire Boulevard — before the

Diana Oh, Passionate Voice for Queer Liberation in Theater, Dies at 38

Mx. Oh’s politically provocative and often playful works, including the Off Broadway production “{my lingerie play},” asserted the right to

Sean Combs Trial Live Updates: Defense Tries to Dismantle Arson, Kidnapping and Bribery Accusations

In his closing argument, Marc Agnifilo questioned the credibility of witnesses and asked jurors whether they also felt kidnapped because

Léon Krier, Architect Whose Classical Work Won a Royal Ally, Dies at 79

Although many of his designs remain unbuilt — with a few exceptions, including King Charles’s Poundbury — he was a

Valery Panov, Ballet Star Who Fought to Leave the U.S.S.R., Dies at 87

Trying to move to Israel with his ballerina wife, he was harassed and jailed while becoming an international cause célèbre

‘Lowcountry’ Review: A Flat-Footed First Date

Abby Rosebrock’s latest offering for Atlantic Theater Company mines fertile ground, but simmers about with nary a sign of tension,

Sarah Kane’s “4:48 Psychosis” Returns After 25 Years

Sarah Kane’s “4:48 Psychosis” premiered to rave reviews shortly after the playwright killed herself. A quarter-century later, the original cast

Never Quitting ‘Brokeback Mountain’

Now 20 years old, this love story about two sheepherders is being rereleased in theaters. Here’s a look at what

The Curious Proposal to Fund New Hampshire’s Arts Council With $1

New Hampshire residents pushed back, but lawmakers still plan to decimate the group, which gives grants to theaters and museums.

With Broadway Tunes, Democrats Protest Trump’s Takeover of Kennedy Center

The small concert hosted by five senators during Pride Month was directed by the lead producer of “Hamilton.” An altered

The Best Art Shows of 2025, So Far

Our critics pick 11 outstanding exhibitions — many still on view this summer —and tour the renewed Frick Collection and

Rod Nordland, 75, Dies; War Reporter Who Also Wrote of His Own Struggle

Motivated by the helplessness of his boyhood, he described the lives of vulnerable people in conflicts around the world and

What Does Shane Gillis Want (to Get Away With)?

Gillis built a bro-comedy fan base and endured a quasi cancellation. With his Netflix sitcom “Tires,” he’s trying to map

Dr. Demento Announces His Retirement After 55 Years on the Air

Barry Hansen, mostly known by his D.J. name, said he’d end his show’s run after 55 years of playing parody

Lou Christie, ‘Lightnin’ Strikes’ Pop Crooner, Is Dead at 82

A late-1960s throwback to the days of clean-cut teen idols — he called himself “the missing link” — he rode

Gunilla Knutson, Star of ‘Take It Off’ Shaving Cream Ads, Dies at 84

A model who was crowned Miss Sweden in 1961, she became best known for commercials that one observer said “replaced

Erykah Badu’s Woozy Flirtation, and 9 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Kehlani, Benson Boone, Witch and others.

‘And Just Like That …’ Season 3, Episode 4 Recap: Guilty

Aidan says he invited Carrie to stay with him longer in Virginia because he felt guilty. But is that really

‘Churchyard’ and ‘Tablet’ Review: Irreverence and Resurrection

At the Joyce Theater through Sunday, the Paul Taylor Dance Company revives two half-lost works from the 1960s, traversing matters

In ‘Lash,’ Rebecca Saunders’s First Opera, Sex Flirts With Death

Rebecca Saunders has collaborated with the artist Ed Atkins to create “Lash,” a work that hovers around themes of illness

Billy Porter to Star in ‘Cabaret’ on Broadway

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He was a prominent member of the Kamoinge Workshop, a collective that nurtured Black photographers at a time when they

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Based on the book by Jane Harper, this six-part Australian drama takes place in a coastal Tasmanian town, where the

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At the Chocolate Factory Theater in Queens on Friday, Martita Abril’s performance expressed life on the border from multiple angles.

Celine Song’s New Rom-Com ‘Materialists’ Takes a Deep Look at Love and Value

Celine Song’s new “Materialists” takes a deep look at love and value via a rom-com, a genre that she argues

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A master of the kora who worked with Herbie Hancock and Philip Glass, his career was powered as much by

2 Men Are Sentenced in Theft of Golden Toilet

The men were sentenced to two to four years for their roles in the 2019 theft of an 18-carat artwork

Ananda Lewis, an MTV Star in the 1990s, Dies at 52

She rose to fame on “Hot Zone” and other shows before being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. She said

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In Pendleton shirts and khakis, Mr. Wilson and the Beach Boys showed the world what easy Southern California living looked

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Hand-forged armor. Prehistoric bones. Music that’s never been digitized. This isn’t retail — it’s an invitation-only obsession.

‘Angry Alan’ Review: John Krasinski Explores the Manosphere

In an Off Broadway play, the former Jim Halpert of Dunder Mifflin dives into a darker world of male grievance.

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The Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus has long been an elite training ground for young singers. Getting in requires grit, personality

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Her work in Brazil challenged the prevailing theory of when humans first arrived in the Americas and led to the

Doechii Criticizes Trump While Accepting BET Award

The rapper drew attention to the president deploying the military against protesters in Los Angeles and said it was her

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He wrote best-sellers like “The Day of the Jackal” and “The Dogs of War,” often using material from his earlier

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Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and Sarah Snook were first-time winners, while the original cast of “Hamilton” reunited for a performance.

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The Tony Awards were held on Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

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With Paul Williams, he wrote enduring 1970s pop classics like “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays.”

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